The Academy: The First Riddle

The Academy: The First Riddle

by Snapbreak Games

1.2K ratings
178 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 19, 2020
  • July 31, 2021
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Embark on an adventure as a freshman at a mysterious academy. Solve over 200 unique puzzles and riddles while exploring visually stunning environments and uncovering an ancient secret.

Over 200 unique puzzles and riddles
Explore a visually gorgeous academy
Unravel a centuries-old mystery
Become part of an interactive story
Challenging gameplay for seasoned players
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What's New in The Academy

1.06

July 31, 2021

THE ACADEMY IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL!! Play all 3 chapters entirely for FREE and discover all the secrets this puzzling school holds.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Chapter 2: Shards of the Past

Chapter 2 of the mysterious story.

User reviews

Females to

I don’t like this game because you can’t pick your gender and it won’t let me delete it

Purchases not working

Wanted to support the Devs purchased the VIP pack for no Ads. Unfortunately it doesn’t register, been charged and I still get Ads. Game is fun, some questionable puzzle decisions but monetary things not working properly is a big detractor.

ads

hi, i’ve been having the same issue that i’ve seen on a couple reviews where i paid for no ads and im still seeing them, they aren’t as often as they were but they’re still obnoxiously there, i like the game but if it keeps bombarding me with ads i don’t want to keep playing :/

Bought VIP pack and still had ads

Purchased the add-on and still had constant ads. Wouldn’t allow me to use hints and now says I have a negative balance of chocolate so even if I found some chocolate, it couldn’t fill the negative amount back up.
I loved the game when the pack was working but 5 minutes in, ads started back up.

Super fun, completely free with ads, some glitches and mistakes

I loved this game. I also loved that it was completely free with ads and some options for in-app purchases (which I never bought). It was a fun storyline, unique world building (which I have come to expect from SnapBreak games), and a good mystery.

On to the glitches and mistakes: I almost got stuck after chapter 1 because it simply would not move on from the cut scene. I left it alone over night and it finally went through to the next chapter.
For the mistakes: There are several moments when the riddles don’t quite match the materials you are supposed to be solving. Different names used in the riddle and on a map, the riddle is called one thing but says it is something different (not that big a deal, just surprising when it’s different). The biggest one was when it clearly meant you to solve it one way but it said the negative instead of the positive and I had to decide it was another mistake and solve it the way I was sure they meant (I was right). And sometimes the answers didn’t seem to match the question, those were very frustrating. All it needs is some simple proofreading from someone who didn’t write it.
There were also times when it would have been really fun to actually solve the problem by moving pieces around rather than just answering the question but that would probably make the game cost money to play the whole thing.
Overall a good experience and a really fun story.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Players getting stuck in the basement with no way to progress

Bug

Inability to complete certain puzzles or collect items

Bug

Glitches causing the game to crash or freeze

Bug

Paid features not working as intended

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Allow players to choose their character's gender

Feature

Improve accessibility and controls, especially for larger screens

Feature

Fix existing bugs and glitches to allow players to complete the game

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Provide more free content or a less expensive way to access all chapters

Feature

FAQ

What is The Academy: The First Riddle about?

This is an adventure puzzle game where you play as Sam, a freshman at Arbor's famed Academy. You will tackle challenges, solve over 200 unique puzzles and riddles, explore the academy, and uncover a centuries-old mystery.

What kind of puzzles can I expect?

The game features over 200 unique puzzles and riddles designed to challenge players. These puzzles are integrated into the exploration and narrative of the game, requiring players to think outside the box.

Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may offer additional content or benefits to players.

What platforms is this game available on?

Based on the provided information, this is a mobile application. Specific compatibility details for iOS and Android devices would typically be found on the app store listing.

What makes this game different from other puzzle games?

This game combines challenging puzzles and riddles with a strong narrative and exploration elements. Players can immerse themselves in a visually gorgeous academy and become part of a unique story, rather than just solving isolated puzzles.